Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ50W

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 15 months earlier than the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ28 grades versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 versus the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and HZ50W is 72 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and HZ50W.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.